Speed Master N1 Vocabulary Lesson 9: Literature, Arts, and Culture

→ Katsushika Hokusai's Ukiyo-e is a world-famous print.

→ This book is a novel written by Soseki Natsume.

→ The university professor published a new book.

→ Produce a novel while drinking coffee at a cafe.

→ Read a book review of Haruki Murakami's new book in the newspaper.

→ The latest volume of the manga I'm looking forward to is to be published next month.

→ The first edition of this dictionary was published 10 years ago.

→ Buy a revised edition of the Japanese textbook.

→ Finish reading a full-length novel in one sitting on a holiday.

→ Read a literary work that won the Akutagawa Prize.

→ There are many things to learn from classics such as The Tale of Genji.

→ Buy a piano score at a musical instrument store.

→ The beautiful timbre of the piano echoes in the concert hall.

→ Sing my favorite song to myself while taking a walk.

→ Present a chorus at the school's cultural festival.

→ Children are singing a nursery rhyme at the kindergarten.

→ Dance to the local folk music at the festival.

→ A famous actor plays the lead role in a Taiga drama.

→ Depict the beautiful scenery of Kyoto in a novel.

→ Do a sketch of an apple in art class.

→ Appreciate Western paintings at an art museum.

→ A sculpture by a famous artist is displayed in the park.

→ I was moved watching an opera at the New National Theatre.

→ Read a famous play by Shakespeare.

→ Watch Kabuki, a traditional Japanese performing art, at Kabukiza.

→ See a play at a small theater in Shimokitazawa on the weekend.

→ He wrote the screenplay for a hit movie.

→ Have a meeting about the new drama scenario at the TV station.

→ An actor reads and memorizes the script before shooting.

→ Try imitating and saying famous lines from an anime.

→ Pay attention to the flashy costumes at the idol's concert.

→ As Christmas approaches, decorate the shop with illuminations.

→ Devote oneself to a hobby like photography after retiring.

→ Answer the intention of the author in a modern Japanese test.

→ When translating, it is difficult to convey even the subtle nuances of words.

→ The latest TV is 4K and the image is very beautiful.

→ Shoot a funny video with a smartphone and post it on SNS.

→ Guide passengers about the train delay by voice inside the station.

→ This website is popular because it has a lot of attractive content.

→ It is necessary to protect copyright when using images on the internet.

→ Buy beautiful traditional craftworks at a souvenir shop in Kyoto.

→ My grandmother is good at handicraft and often knits mufflers for me.

→ Go to a pottery class on weekends and make plates by myself.

→ Participate in a tea ceremony experience to learn about Japanese culture.

→ Nishijin-ori is a beautiful woven fabric representing Kyoto.